Engineering Technician

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration • Full-time • Fairbanks, Alaska • $84.44k - $131.57k / year • 1d ago

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Open: August 7, 2026 — Closes: August 20, 2026

Summary

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS), Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO), with one vacancy in Fairbanks, AK. This position is also announced under vacancy number NESDIS-26-13024776-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.

Major Duties

As an Engineering Technician, you will perform the following duties: Oversee the design and integration parameters such as, but not limited to mechanical, structural, electrical, environmental, industrial, manufacturing, and chemical engineering. Determine nature and scope of project requirements and preliminary planning for design feasibility of local fabrication versus procurement, adaptability, cost and maintenance considerations. Provide technical guidance on vehicle and machinery specifications appropriate for use in the local climate while monitoring fleet vehicle usage, maintenance, and life cycle. This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band. The ZT-4 is equivalent to the GS-11/12.

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